Cohasset Sewer Commission votes 3-0-0 to approve fiscal 2026 deferrals for four properties totaling $2,356.51 in deferred water charges. Vice Chair Paul Kierce noted the rate study must close by end of August to allow September publication and inform funding decisions for facility upgrades.
Cohasset Alternative Energy Committee targets Climate Leaders municipal decarbonization planning with July 31 application deadline. Committee members Cassandra Thayer, Debbie Cook, and Barbara Russell are assembling the technical assistance application following the town's signal of intent to meet
Cohasset library board elevates Children's Librarian position to pay grade A4. Director Bronwyn Nelson reported the department handles significantly more programming and attendance than the Young Adult room, which currently operates at the same level. The reclassification, estimated to cost $2,000
Cohasset Planning Board unanimously approves land swap for three Black Horse Lane properties. The Board voted 4-0 to endorse an Approval Not Required subdivision plan allowing neighbors at 66, 70, and 74 Black Horse Lane to adjust their property lines to resolve zoning setback constraints.
Cohasset Zoning Board approves dock at Black Horse Lane, continues two hearings. The board voted 3-0 to approve a special permit for dock installation at 70-74 Black Horse Lane, subject to other required permits and a permanent easement recording. Chair David McMorris also guided the board to
Public safety committee narrows facilities focus to two sites for December review. The Cohasset Public Safety Facilities Committee received an amended charge from the Select Board to evaluate expansion at Elm Street and redesign at 135 King Street for police and fire operations. Chair Glenn Pratt
Cohasset Select Board approves revised public safety facilities charge, sets strategic goals. The Board unanimously approved amendments to the Public Safety Facilities Committee charge providing greater operational flexibility and set revised goals for long-term capital planning with Board
Committee puts education campaign first for police facility vote. The Public Safety Facilities Committee discussed November special town meeting or May 2027 annual meeting timelines for the police station redesign, then agreed to prioritize Elm Street analysis and develop a public education
School Committee backs proposed solar array for Cohasset schools. The Alternative Energy Subcommittee reported that the School Committee responded favorably to the project proposal and endorsed engagement of consultant Palmer Capital to address roof sequencing, traffic circulation, National Grid
School Committee honors departing leaders, approves handbooks and gifts. Chair Corey D. Evans and committee members recognized Assistant Superintendent Dr. Leslie Scollins, who has served seven years, and Director of Finance and Operations Susan Owen for their departure from the District. The
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